Philadelphia County enforces a juvenile curfew under Phila. Code 10-303, with minors under 18 prohibited from public places from 10 PM to 6 AM on school nights and midnight to 6 AM on weekends. Enhanced summer curfew zones apply.
Philadelphia Code 10-303 sets curfew hours as 10 PM to 6 AM Sunday through Thursday and midnight to 6 AM Friday and Saturday for minors under 18. Minors 13 and under face earlier 9:30 PM curfew nightly. Exceptions include minors accompanied by parent or guardian, traveling to or from employment, attending a religious or school event, or responding to an emergency. The Mayor may designate enhanced Curfew Enforcement Zones (particularly Center City and commercial corridors during summer months) with 8 PM curfew for minors under 14 and 9 PM for ages 14-17. Police transport violators to a Curfew Center (typically at a PAL or police district) and contact parents. Parents who knowingly permit repeated violations face $300 fines under 10-303(4).
Minor in violation: warning first offense, transport to curfew center. Parent/guardian civil penalty: $300 per Phila. Code 10-303(4). Repeated parental violations: community service or family court referral.
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